Overexposed Celebrities

It used to be that partying up a storm was all about the fun and frolic of it all. Seeing your friends and dancing to old disco beats whilst sipping on vodka-cran was the thing to do. But now, things have taken a drastic turn.

All these beautiful models of the runways and on magazine covers, the celebrities of the greatest Hollywood blockbusters, and even the socialites are going out with the intention of being seen. Not by their peers, mind you, but rather by the media — those photographers who shout out their names from behind the velvet rope and watch as they make their way through the crowd.

Schmoozing is part of the game, yes, but these folks who are trying to get media mentions and hopefully their picture in an upcoming issue of Who, What, Where, When & Why end up exaggerating their efforts.

overexposed cheese, please

What these stars fail to realize is that overexposure can be a horrible thing. When someone is so easily accessible, does their value really remain as high as it initially did? Think "one-night stands" — you already reached your ultimate goal, what's left; breakfast? Yeah right, you'll call , as will we all.

Does anyone remember Vanilla Ice? Yes well, he took overexposure to new heights by accepting any commercial, movie offer and party invitation that was thrown his way. And what happened? I'm sorry, who were we talking about again?

Another example as of late: Gwyneth Paltrow is really harming her career by showing up at every fashion event because she's too easy, and no, I'm not referring to anything sexual. It seems she likes fashion (and probably free clothes) so much that she's seen at virtually every fashion invite.

Is she looking for handouts from designers? Does she just adore fashion so much that she can't bear to stay away from seeing the new trends offered? Or is she just trying to get media mentions until someone finally makes her another movie offer?

it's just a bother

Evidently, gossip writers and photographers alike are irritated at seeing the same faces in different places all the time. And while models like Carmen Kass and Kylie Bax are known regulars in the public scene, they'd much prefer seeing models than celebrities who are dying to branch out by begging for media attention.

What's worse, according to columnists, is the second-rate stars who go out and take all the free stuff they can get their hands on. Everything from gift bags and samples to food and drink is taken advantage of by the B-people.

These minor-league stars (I will not name names in order to save these people any further humiliation) who insist on attending every affair, begin annoying not only the paparazzi, but the inviters as well. It's simple — if you don't want these people at your party, then don't invite them. And if you can't get the bigger stars to show up, then put up.